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Circulating immune cells driving fibrosis identified
Photo by Svdmolen via Wikimedia Commons Researchers at the University of Arizona have identified a previously unknown population of circulating immune cells that play a critical role in fibrosis. The findings, published in Nature Biomedical Engineering , add to the understanding of the healing process and could lead to new strategies for preventing or treating fibrosis. Fibrosis contributes to nearly half of all deaths in developed countries, including conditions such as pulm
John Evans
19 hours ago2 min read


Studies may shed light on gender disparity in scleroderma
Photo by: AVM via Wikimedia Commons Recent studies conducted by researchers at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York...
Allan Ryan
Mar 102 min read


Microenvironment control may promote wound healing
The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) has introduced a novel principle for manipulating the microenvironment of...
Allan Ryan
Mar 4, 20242 min read
Gene mutations could point to new treatments for scleroderma
A study from the University of Alberta has identified genetic mutations in scleroderma patients, a finding that may lead to new...
Allan Ryan
Jan 23, 20232 min read


Newly identified cells in fascia may drive exaggerated inflammation in the skin
A newly discovered type of skin cell may explain how inflammation to the skin early in life may prime an individual for inflammatory skin...
John Evans
Nov 5, 20212 min read


Electric field application may reduce skin fibrosis
Applying an electric field to the skin appears to influence collagen pathways in the skin, temporarily reducing collagen production and...
John Evans
Oct 22, 20211 min read
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